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Patent GB-189816449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Conduits for Electrical Conductors.
Inventor: KENNEY FRANCIS DRAKE
Filed: 1898-07-28
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 16,449. Kenney, F. D., and Morten, W. V. July 28. Conduits are made in length of iron pipe a of flat section, these lengths being joined together airtight in the usual way. At convenient intervals parts of the pipe are made thicker with a lateral opening closed by a cover c with an airtight joint. The cables d are placed in the conduit, and are insulated from each other by paper. Access is obtained to the cables through the doors c. The wires are led out through insulating-plugs screwed in the pipes. To expel and prevent access of moisture to the conduit, air is pumped into it so as to keep the interior at a pressure a little higher than the atmosphere. The Provisional Specification states that calcium chloride &c. may be placed in receptacles at intervals in the conduit, suitable connections being made between the receptacles to test the hygroscopic condition of the interior.
Patent GB-189819919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Bars.
Inventor: ORPWOOD WILLIAM LIPSCOMB
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 19,919. Orpwood, W. L. Sept 20. Stirrup s t r a p s, suspending. - The stirrup strap is attached to the loop K hinged to the plate M and bent so as to fit the bar L, provided with the spring catch C. The bar is bent round at Band bowed out at D to fit the saddle-tree.
Patent GB-189824578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Tufted or Buttoned Fabrics, and in Button Setting Mechanism for use therein.
Inventor: SPOERL CHRISTIAN SOFIAN ERNEST
Filed: 1898-11-22
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 24,578. Spoerl, C. S. E. Nov. 22. Upholstery buttons and buttoning. - Two fabrics x, y are intermittently fed through the machine by means of a rotating wheel having a hollow axle 2, tubes 3 through which a plunger 8 may be projected, and webs 5 to curve the stuffing. The stuffing is carried along by the lower fabric, and is spaced by partitions 22, one to each row of tubes 3. Each of a series of plungers 8 reciprocated by a cam and links has a feed-slide 23 operated by the lever 27, link 25, and cam, which feeds to it at intervals a button b. As the plungers descend, the prongs of the button pierce the two fabrics, and are spread by a wire 10 and clinched by a plunger 11 operated by a cam and retracted by a spring. The feeding-wheel is operated by a ratchet - wheel. The upper fabric y is creased or waved by passing over wavy guides. The buttons may be inserted by hand at the lower end, the plungers 8 acting on spring rods in the tube 3. Instead of the partitions 22, a flanged roller 22<a> and reciprocating punches may be used to clear a space for the buttons. The plungers may work in stationary tubes, the fabric being then fed forward by an endless chain &c.
Patent GB-189827285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mast-head Sheaves and Frames.
Inventor: ANSELL WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 27,285. Ansell, W., [trading as Jones & Co., E. F.]. Dec. 27. Pulley-blocks.-Relates to providing the frames of mast-head sheaves with side-rollers to prevent the rope from chafing. Fig. 1 shows an end elevation, and Fig. 2 a side elevation, partly in section of a frame. Rollers d<1>, d<2>, &c. are mounted on pins e, e secured in lugs a<1>, a', &c. on the side-plates These side-plates are extended at a<5>, a<6> to follow the outline of the sheave. In one modification, the rollers are carried by separate plates bolted to the mast, and, in another, the lugs a<1>, a<2> are made separate, and bolted or otherwise attached to the side-plates.
Patent GB-189902838-A (GB)
Title: A Novel Method of Producing variously Colored Objects of Marble-like or other Ornamental Appearance from Rubber and like Vulcanizable Material.
Inventor: LANDAU WILHELM
Filed: 1899-02-08
Granted: 1899-04-01
Abstract: 2838. Landau, W. Feb. 8. Moulding india-rubber.-Brooches, buttons, hairpins, mounts for cigarette cases, and other articles are made of india-rubber or other vulcanizable material to imitate agate, mosaic, or the like. A plaster mould is made in halves, in a metal box, from a wax, gutta-percha, wood, papier-mÔchÚ, or metal model of the article required. Variously coloured and shaped strips of vulcanizable material are arranged in one half of the mould, so as to project therefrom, and the other half is afterwards applied, with pressure. Small pieces of mica or the like may be applied at the same time. The mould is then clamped together, and heated to 160‹-165‹ C. in steam for an hour, to vulcanize the contents.
Patent GB-189908585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed Regulating Apparatus for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: NOBLE KENNETH DAVID
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 8585. Noble, K. D. April 25. Feedwater, controlling.-A float A in a vessel B connected to the boiler, above and below the water level, by pipes B', B', controls a valve D<1> regulating the supply of feedwater delivered by a pump or injector through the passages E<2> and E<3> to the boiler, and also a supplementary valve D' regulating a supply of water from the feed source through the passages E<5> and G to the suction of the feed-pump or to the hot-well. The latter valve may be dispensed with. The float A is hollow, and is enclosed by an annular partition C forming a closed annular space C' when the level of water is above its lower edge. A notch C<3> is formed in this partition. A constant small escape of steam is allowed from the space above the float through an opening J to the passage G, or direct to the pump suction or condenser, so that the level of water within the partition C is higher than outside as shown ; the supply of steam is maintained through the notch C<3>, bubbles rising within the partition. A determined level of water is maintained within the float by means of a fixed open-ended pipe A<4>, steam being constantly admitted to the float by the outer fixed tube A<2>. The spindle of the valves D<1>, D<2> is made with passages admitting water from the chamber B to the spaces below them for balancing purposes. The space below the valve D<2> is provided with a drain or relief cock H, which may be opened to bring .the full boiler pressure on the top of the valves in case they should stick. Glass tubes at L and G<1>, and a gauge glass K, enable the working of the apparatus to be inspected.
Patent GB-189909560-A (GB)
Title: Improved Appliance for Turning Over Music.
Inventor: SCHWEINFURTH JOHANN
Filed: 1899-05-06
Granted: 1899-06-10
Abstract: 9560. Schweinfurth, J., and Bechdolf, H. May 6. Leaf-turners for music. Pairs of arms k, connected by wires which are placed between the leaves to be turned, have pinions i working on short shafts and gearing with teeth f on one side of a sliding rack f. By means of a pedal o, lever p, cord q, lever r with spring pawl s, pin-wheel n, cord g, and pulley on the same shaft as the pinions d, the rack f can be slid in one direction or the other to turn the arms k in succession.
Patent GB-189912330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Pads.
Inventor: FULLER ROBERT SAMUEL CRAWFORD
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,330. Fuller, R. S. C. June 13. Writing-pads.-Relates to a writing-pad to be carried in the palm of the hand, and consists of a number of sheets a of cardboard, ivory, celluloid or similar material pivoted together at b and provided at the back with a doubly-looped wire c, c<1>. One of the fingers is passed through the loop c'.
Patent GB-189912773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Harness Buckles.
Inventor: GAVITT JAMES ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-06-19
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 12,773. Gavitt, J. A., Cantril, W. H., and Cantril, R,. W. June 19. Buckles. - Relates to harness buckles. The Figures show a trace buckle. The frame consists of two S-shaped bars 10 connected by cross-bars 11, 12, and 13 and by a plate 16, as shown. Loops 14 are formed at the sides, and a double loop 15 at one end, to enable other parts of the harness to be attached thereto. A strap C secures the bar 12 to the collar. The trace, which is provided with holes 20, is pushed through the buckle and through a loop 21 on the strap C. A pin 19 formed on a bar 18 is then inserted into one of the holes 20, and the bar 18 slid back under the bar 13, until a head 25 formed on it engages the bar 13 and a reduced portion 22 engages the bar 11. The pin 19 simultaneously enters a slot 17 in the plate 16, so that the pin is supported at both ends.
Patent GB-189913427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Folding Tables.
Inventor: BARKER ALBERT
Filed: 1899-06-28
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 13,427. Barker, A. June 28. Stands, spirit &c.-The two tray-like parts A, A<1> of the top of a folding and portable table are hinged together at C and also to the ends of a casing or well B. The well is adapted to receive liquor bottles, glasses, and has a box E for cards &c. The part A has a receptacle M for cigars &c. but parts of A and A<1> must be left blank so as not to interfere with the tops of the bottles &c. A stay L fixed to A<1> and connected by a spring catch L<1> to A keeps the two parts in line. The legs are hinged to A, A<1>, and are pivoted together at the pivot pins being guided in slotted bars F. In a modification shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the parts A, A<1> of the top are hinged at C to an intermediate part. The table may be used as a writing-table or ladies' work table.
Patent GB-189917051-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Beating Eggs, Cream, or Material for Cakes.
Inventor: HOLT THOMAS
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 17,051. Holt, T. Aug. 22. Moving-beater apparatus.-Relates to devices for beating eggs, cream, or materials for cakes, and consists of a beater formed of two rotating bows A arranged on independent axes B, side by side, and having the blades of the bows set at an inclination to the radial line. The spindles B, Fig. 1, are formed of a single wire ; their upper ends are bent, and are locked in corresponding grooves in a block F by the lower ends of the handle E and a screw f<2>. The stud f<4> upon which the driving- wheel C rotates fits in a groove in the top of the block. The handle consists of a sheet-metal bow, the upper part of which is split into two wings e held apart by a plate e'. The shank of the beaters may be curved in cross-section as shown in Fig. 3<a>. Instead of being stamped from sheet metal, as shown in Fig. 1, the beaters may be bent up from a straight strip, the upper internal ends of which are clamped by collars upon square bosses on the pinions. Three blades may be formed upon each beater. In the construction shown in Fig. 11, the blades of the bows are slotted, and slotted blades p are fixed on the spindles B ; the ends of the spindles pass into lugs r on the head ; they are secured by driving the exposed parts r<3> into notches in the head.
Patent GB-189917676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Turning Tools.
Inventor: NORMAND JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-01
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 17,676. Normand, J. Sept. 1. Tools and toolholders.-A holder d for cutters a for metal turning has a removable jaw k, both the holder and jaw being recessed to receive the cutter, which is secured by a set screw i. One or more edges c of the cutter and the corresponding recess in the holder are serrated to fix the cutter securely. The jaw is cut away at its inner face so as to bear on the shoulder j<1>, the part k<2>, and the tool.
Patent GB-189918886-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Brake for Perambulators, Mail Carts, and the like.
Inventor: ASPINALL JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-09-19
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 18,886. Aspinall, J. Sept. 19. Perambulators, children's mail carts, and like vehicles, locking wheels of. Fig. 2 shows a plan of the underside of a perambulator. When the vehicle is left unattended, it is prevented from moving by previously causing the slotted ends d of the levers c to engage one of the spokes of the front wheels. The levers c are jointed to a pivoted lever e, a pin of which engages with the slotted end i of the pivoted lever g, which is connected to the pivoted lever k by the pin and slot o, m. The top of the lever k is near the handle of the vehicle for convenience of manipulation.
Patent GB-189922296-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Imprinting Designs on Endless Bands of Cloth or the like.
Inventor: HOZ ADOLF
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1900-08-11
Abstract: 22,296. Hoz, A. Nov. 7. Lithographic and like printing. - Designs are printed on cotton, paper, cloth, and like materials by means of smooth rollers, to which copies of the designs have been transferred by passing the rollers over papers provided with coatings of gum, upon which the designs have been drawn in greasy inks. These copies of the designs are strengthened with further additions of grease, coated with resin, and acidulated. The subsequent development of the copies is the same as that used in the ordinary lithographic and like transfer processes. The rollers, thus prepared, are mounted in machines similar to ordinary roller calico-printing machines, and are inked by means of greasy inks, the smooth or non-printing parts of the rollers being kept moist. The inks or colours, employed in inking the designs on the rollers, contain linseed-oil and the necessary mordants. After the materials have been printed, they are steamed by means of highpressure steam treated with ozone, manganese, or the like.
Patent GB-189924253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sand-blast Apparatus.
Inventor: NEWHOUSE JAMES M
Filed: 1899-12-05
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 24,253. Newhouse, J. M. Aug. 10, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Sand blast.-Arrangements are provided for preventing clogging and for regulating the air pressure or the sand feed as desired. The main air pipe 27 is bifurcated, one branch 29 passing through the sand reservoir 5. The nozzle in the reservoir is formed with a series of holes through which air can escape to the mass of the sand before delivery to the outlet pipe 12. By manipulating the valves 32, 23, the pressure of the air may be adjusted. A nozzle is also provided at 18. The whole may be conveniently supported on a wheeled frame.
Patent GB-190003535-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters and Electric Clocks.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1901-05-22
Abstract: 3535. Hookham, G. Feb. 22. Electric clocks.-Clocks are driven by continous-curren electric motors of any form, or by alternating-current induction motors such as those described in Specification No. 17,159, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Measuring &c.]. The escapement-wheels are connected to their shafts by springs, in order that the motors may start freely and accumulate sufficient energy to start the pendulums. Fig. 5 shows a pendulum clock with an induction motor. The motor shaft a<1> carries a conductive disc b<1> between two pairs of straight pole-pieces 9, 10, which extend vertically across considerable portions of the disc, as in the alternating-current motor meter described in Specification No. 2683, A.D. 1896, [Abridgment Class Electricity, Measuring &c.]. The two polepieces 10 are parts of an electromagnet 12, carrying an inner coil to which an approximately-constant alternating current is supplied, and also an outer secondary coil. The other pole-pieces 9 are parts of a magnet 11 having a winding supplied from the secondary coil. The motor shaft a<1> drives the spring winding-shaft o' of the clock by a pinion k<1>, an intermediate wheel l<1>, and a loose wheel m<1> carrying a pawl in engagement with a ratchetwheel r' fixed on the winding-shaft o<1>. The spring maintains the motion of the clock for some time if the motor stops. The clock may be provided with means for electrically setting the hands to true time, or indicating true time, signalled from a central station.
Patent GB-190007441-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Post Cards.
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANDREW JAMES
Filed: 1900-04-23
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 7441. Johnston, A. J. April 23. Postcards for use with a type-writer are provided with flaps at top and bottom, or a number of postcards may be united to form a sheet or roll with flaps attached to the end cards. Rows of perforations are employed to facilitate separation.
Patent GB-190007837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Back Pedaling Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: NESTER EDWARD
Filed: 1900-04-27
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 7837. Nester E., and Schneider, J. J. April 27. Brakes, back-pedalling, for free-wheel bicycles &c. Fig. 1 is a section of the hub, and Figs. 3 and 4 sections on the lines 3-3 and 4-4, Fig. 1, respectively. The chain-wheel C is connected to the hub by a suitable roller clutch, such as that shown in Fig. 3, so as to drive it in a forward direction. A flange h on the chain-wheel extends inwardly, and carries a clutch disc l with rollers &c. l<1> arranged to drive a ring K during back-pedalling. The ring K is recessed, to receive brake shoes I carried on spring arms J, J<1> fixed to the frame by a clamp J'. Upon back-pedalling, the ring K is turned, and its inclined surfaces m force the blocks I outwards against a flanged brake drum F, fixed to the hub. The brake is enclosed by a plate N, and a plate e covers the driving-clutch.
Patent GB-190008743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boiler & like Furnaces.
Inventor: SCHAEFER WILHELM
Filed: 1900-05-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 8743. Schaefer, W., and Lutz, H. May 11. Firebars and grates; fuel surfaces; smoke-consuming; mechanical stoking.-The fuel is received on a central, flat, imperforate surface P<1> with troughs on each side, the outer ends, or, if desired, the whole, of the troughs being of grate form. The surface is preferably formed of a number of transverse bars, each in two parts, with ribs resting on bearers b. The ends of the bars leave air spaces between them and the side walls of the furnace, and above them are plates d<2> which direct the air to the upper part of the fire. As shown in Fig. 3, the bars are in two parts, overlapping at the centre, and resting on a central rocking support q by means of which one part of each bar, which merely rests on its support b without embracing it, may be shaken transversely to clear the grate of ashes. The movable parts of adjacent bars are arranged on opposite sides of the furnace. The flat portion P<1> of the fuel surface may be situated to one side of the furnace, there being only one trough on the other side. Coal is fed from a hopper R by a box k, open at top and bottom, and capable of being moved to and fro on the continuation P<2> of the surface P<1> by means of a handle O. At the front and back of the box are flaps l and m which open in the direction of the arrows, the former being made of plough shape. The box being filled, it is pushed forward under the adjustable shutter n into the furnace, and displaces the fuel therein, to right and left. On withdrawing the box, the flap l lifts, and the coal is left behind, while fresh coal enters from the back.
Patent GB-190010012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Liberating Greasy Matters from Liquids and other Substances.
Inventor: DELATTRE JULES
Filed: 1900-05-31
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 10,012. Delattre, J. May 31. Drawings to Specification. Moving-stirrer apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for extracting, by means of solvents, the fatty matters contained in liquids, dirty waste, or any other products which may be run through the apparatus. The liquid &c. treated and the solvent are passed in opposite directions through a series of sloping cylinders provided with baffles and rotating stirrers, to ensure proper mixing.
Patent GB-190010318-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Storage Batteries and Conducting Plates therefor.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 10,318. Fell, J. C., [Wiegand, S. L.]. June 5. Secondary batteries. -Relates to that form of plate or electrode which consists of a conducting- plate having different polarity on opposite sides, and the invention consists broadly in insulating the opposite sides of the plate from each other by liquid or fusible materials which are placed in a trough or troughs formed in the rim of the plate, the troughs being protected from the entrance of electrolytic liquid. Fig. 2 shows a vertical section of one form of plate a provided with a trough g in its rim, but other shapes of troughs are described. When the insulator is a liquid, the troughs may be provided with means to prevent overflow and to circulate the liquid. from the rim of the highest of a series of superposed plates to the lowest. Fig. 6 shows a form of plate with the trough i formed separately from the rim, the plate being provided with a projecting part k to prevent electrolytic liquid from entering the trough. The active material of one polarity is placed in the depression b formed on the underside of the plate, and that of the other polarity is placed in the plate a, and on the latter is placed a layer of asbestos felt, then a layer of charcoal powder or other absorbent material, and then another layer of asbestos felt, all moistened with electrolytic liquid. A superposed series of such plates is placed in a box or casing, Fig. 14, the top s and bottom 8 of which have inwardly-projecting parts which fit into the parts a and b respectively of the top and bottom plates, in which parts a and b no active material is placed, and the plates are then pressed together by means of the screws t with or without the aid of springs 17. The casing is provided with handles 19, which, when not in use, lie out of the way under the projecting parts of the casing, so as not to interfere with the packing together of a number of casings.
Patent GB-190017385-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatical Locking-devices for Door and Window-leaves, and all kinds of Roller-doors.
Inventor: HELLER AUGUST
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 17,385. Heller, A., and Wenzel, J. Oct. 1. Casement fasteners; sash and like fastenings; sliding bolts; locks, key. -Relates to fastenings for hinged or sliding windows and doors, and is shown as applied to a window with two hinged leaves. The ring or lever handle a, when pulled, i a i s e s the lower bolt g out of its socket h. The top part n of the bolt g acts on the lever k, which draws down the upper bolt s. Friction rollers c, l, m are mounted on the ends of the handle a and lever k. Rollers may also be mounted on the bevelled ends of the bolts g, s. The sockets h, r may be pivoted, as shown, and fitted with springs so as to yield when the bolts come in contact with them. For sliding doors, the bolts are actuated by a key with two bits acting with or without tumblers.
Patent GB-190022955-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus for Consuming Smoke in Furnaces.
Inventor: UNTIEDT HEINRICH
Filed: 1900-12-15
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 22,955. Untiedt, H. Dec. 15. Smoke-consuming.-Water vapour generated in a trough b in the ashpit is passed, together with air, through a pipe e into a second hollow firebridge f, of the form shown in Fig. 3, whence it escapes through perforations at l, to mix with the products of combustion in the flue. The tube e is perforated to allow the escape of a portion of the water vapour and air into the space between the two firebridges. A portion of the vapour from the trough rises directly to the fire, the proportion being regulated by a plate i, which is supported in slots c so that it can be shifted backwards or forwards. Hydrogen may, it is stated, be produced by the dissociation of some of the water vapour. The upper part of the plate i is preferably hinged to the lower part, to allow the amount of air passing it to be regulated. A valve h is fitted in the tube e. Though described as applied to an internally-flued boiler, the invention may be adapted to the underneath furnaces of cylindrical and tubular boilers, and to the furnaces of boiling-pans, kilns, and the like.